Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®)
Workforce Division Programs
At Tri-C, we aim to provide training and exposure that will lead to in‑demand, industry-recognized credentials. Our Workforce Training programs meet the needs of employers and provide pathways to economic mobility for our students. The skills and credentials earned at Tri-C lead to family-thriving salaries that change lives. Shana Marbury, J.D. Executive Vice President, Workforce Innovation Cuyahoga Community College
Founded in 1963 as Ohio’s first community college, Tri-C has provided high-quality, affordable education to over 1 million people. Today, Tri-C is the state’s largest community college, offering more than 1,600 courses in over 200 career and technical programs, resulting in short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency, post-degree professional certificates and associate degrees. We look forward to having you join us as a lifelong learning partner. Tri-C is where futures begin!
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For over 60 years, Tri-C has shaped Northeast Ohio’s workforce, serving as a trusted partner to industry leaders.
Tri-C’s Workforce Innovation division offers more than 60 programs taught by seasoned instructors. Job opportunities in the region help us align our customized training with industry demand, benefiting both employers and individuals seeking to upskill in their current position or enter a new role.
Training sectors include: • Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering • Computer Science and Fast Track Trainings • Construction Trades • Emerging Industries and Occupations • Health Care • Public Safety • Transportation and Logistics
LOCATIONS KeyBank Advanced Technology Training Center 3409 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 Brunswick University Center 3605 Center Road Brunswick, OH 44212 Corporate College® East 4400 Richmond Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 Corporate College® West 25425 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145
Metropolitan Campus 2900 Community College Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
Western Campus 11000 Pleasant Valley Road Parma, OH 44130
Eastern Campus 4250 Richmond Road Highland Hills, OH 44122
Transportation Innovation Center 24881 Rockwell Drive Euclid, OH 44117
Westshore Campus 31001 Clemens Road Westlake, OH 44145
Hospitality Management Center at Public Square 180 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 Manufacturing Technology Center 2415 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
Parking is convenient and free at all locations. *Please note, not all Workforce programs are offered at all locations.
For more information, visit tri-c.edu/workforce.
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HOW COURSES ARE DELIVERED*
You can take Workforce Innovation courses in a number of ways:
WAYS TO REGISTER
In Person Attend live, in-person classes at a campus location.
Online:
tri-c.edu/workforce/how-to-register-forclasses.html
In Person:
Bring your completed registration form to any campus Enrollment Center (tri-c.edu/ enrollment-center)
Online
Questions? Call 216-987-6000 (Option 1)
Classes meet virtually, either asynchronously or synchronously. You’ll receive course login details one week before classes start.
PAYMENT
Hybrid
• Enrollment Center (cash or check)
Part of your training takes place online, with the rest completed in person at a campus location.
Installment/payment plan details:
Payments must be processed at the time of registration. • Online (credit card)
tri-c.edu/paying-for-college/how-to-pay-for-non-creditclasses.html
Other Payment Options
*Not every Workforce Innovation program offers all modalities.
1. Apply for scholarships at tri-c.edu/ workforcescholarships 2. Ask your employer about tuition reimbursement (thirdparty pay) 3. Search Ohio Means Jobs scholarship opportunities at ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov 4. Cuyahoga County Educational Assistance Program (CCEAP): For more information, visit cuyahogacounty. us/educational-assistance-program-information 5. Apply for FAFSA credit programming at studentaid. gov/understand-aid/types/loans
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Employer Resources Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio provide resources to help employers create a pipeline of skilled workers.
TechCred is a state program that helps build a skilled workforce for a tech-infused economy. To participate, employers partner with an approved credential provider, enroll their employees in the program, and upload proof of credential completion to the TechCred website. Employers will be reimbursed for tuition, lab fees, manuals, textbooks and certification costs up to $2,000 per credential.
GREATER CLEVELAND WORKS helps employers develop a plan to offset the cost of training and upskilling their workforce and connect to Cuyahoga County’s network of business support services. Work-based training options include: • On-the-Job Training (OJT) • Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) • Customized Training
Customized Training Solutions Tri-C offers tailored training solutions designed to meet the unique needs of employers, ensuring their workforce is equipped with the skills necessary to succeed. With flexible training options, including on‑site, online and hybrid formats, Tri-C collaborates with businesses to create programs that address talent needs and support organizational goals. Our expert instructors and industryaligned curriculum focus on practical, real-world applications, helping companies stay competitive and their employees stay ahead. For help connecting to Tri-C subject matter experts, increasing participation in employer tuition reimbursement programs, and planning your training program, contact Angela Finding at angela.finding@tri-c.edu or call 216‑987-3164.
For more information, visit tri-c.edu/employerpartnerships.
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Employer Resources Employer Apprenticeship Programs Tri-C collaborates with employers to create customized apprenticeship programs, offering tailored training, curriculum development and state‑of-the-art facilities. Tri-C also assists with state program approval, compliance and implementation.
The Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP) The Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP) helps Ohioans participate in a training program to receive a credential at no cost. All Ohioans are eligible to receive training through IMAP. Learn more at tri-c.edu/workforce/IMAP.
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The Center for the Future of Work With the rapid transformation of the nature of work in today’s world, the Center for the Future of Work at Tri-C is crucial. The center is dedicated to preparing students, educators, the community and employer partners for dynamic and ever-evolving workforce and workplace demands. It creates a cohesive activation strategy for current Tri-C assets related to the future of work while partnering with industry expertise.
College partners at the Center for the Future of Work include:
At the center, we aim to:
• The Center for Entrepreneurs• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
• Faculty-led AI Task Force • Information Technology Services • Institute for Economic Mobility • Transformation Station • Podcast Studio
• Align Skills: Connect education and employment to provide our students and community members with the professional skill development they need now and throughout their lives
• Faculty Externship Design Team • School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science • Ideation Station and “Fab Lab”
• Conduct Research: Sponsor research that addresses our pressing questions and informs policy • Develop Policy: Formulate compelling ideas and meaningful guidelines and strategies that result in changes at scale • Impact our Community and Economy: Address drivers of economic mobility in tangible ways, catalyzing all our students’ participation in the regional economy
For more information, visit tri-c.edu/FOW. 7
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Table of Contents Advanced Technology Academy................................................ 9 Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering............................... 10 Computer Science and IT Fast Track Programs ....................... 12 Construction......................................................................... 14 Health Industry Solutions....................................................... 16 Public Safety......................................................................... 18 Transportation...................................................................... 20 Emerging Industries and Occupations..................................... 22 Myths About Workforce Programs.......................................... 23
For more information, visit tri-c.edu/workforce.
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Advanced Technology Academy The Advanced Technology Academy (ATA) offers students ages 17 to 24 classroom and hands-on instruction for in-demand careers, leading to industryrecognized certificates.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
This program is funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act through Ohio Means Jobs | ClevelandCuyahoga County.
• Paid internship (up to 20 hours per week)
• Six- to 21-week programs • Tuition cost and books included (additional eligibility requirements apply) • Stipends earned throughout the program • Job-placement assistance after completion • Uniforms, tools, additional testing, bus passes and other support provided • Short-term certificates available • Drivers’ education available
GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS* • Ages 17 to 24 • High school or GED diploma • Cuyahoga County resident • Ability to pass a drug test prior to employment Complete in one month • Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (four weeks) Complete in six weeks • State Tested Nursing Assistant (six weeks) Complete in two to four months • Certified Logistics Technician (10 weeks) • 911 Dispatch (12 weeks) • Machining Pre-Apprenticeship Training (14 weeks) • Auto Tech (16 weeks) • Emergency Medical Technician (16 weeks) • Introductory Welding (16 weeks) Complete in four to six months • Comprehensive Patient Access Specialist (21 weeks) • Information Technology • Culinary Arts *Restrictions may apply. Visit the website for more information.
For a full list of programs and requirements, visit our website at tri-c.edu/ATA. 9
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Tri-C’s Manufacturing programs are designed in collaboration with industry experts to prepare graduates for immediate entry into the workforce. Offerings range from 32-hour workshops to 500-hour courses, many of which lead to industry-recognized certificates. Several programs also award college credit toward an associate degree. Apprenticeship opportunities with leading companies are available, and employee training can be delivered at your facility by Tri-C instructors.
Ideation Station As a fabrication laboratory, often known as a fab lab, the Ideation Station serves as a springboard for prototyping, one-off project designs and entrepreneurship for the community at large. The Ideation Station offers classes, summer camps and workshops that include project-based, hands-on learning for youth and adults. Contact the Ideation Station at 216-987-2769 or ideationstation@tri-c.edu.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Association of Manufacturers, advanced manufacturing workers are in high demand, and that demand is expected to keep growing.
Visit our website for current program offerings at tri-c.edu/manufacturing. Questions? Call 216-987-3230. 10
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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Program Areas:
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Complete in three months or less • Advanced Technology Academy (welding, CPT, machining)
Advanced Manufacturing Otto Ferguson 216-987-2814 | otto.ferguson@tri-c.edu
• Auto CAD and SolidWorks (16 weeks) • CNC Machining and Composites Manufacturing
Alethea Ganaway 216-987-4424 | alethea.ganaway@tri-c.edu
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) • Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
Stephen Smereczynsky 216-987-3040 | stephen.smereczynsky@tri-c.edu
• Manufacturing Technical Readiness • Precision Machining Technology (PMT)
Engineering Technology
Complete in four to 12 months
Pam Regrut 216-987-3668 | pamela.regrut@tri-c.edu
• Automation Maintenance Technician Certificate • Digital Design and Product Innovation (two semesters) • Digital Manufacturing and Product Launch (two semesters) • Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate • Industrial Welding Certificate • Precision Machining • Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) Complete in one year+ • 3D Digital Design and Additive Manufacturing Technology (one-year certificate) • Apprenticeship Training Program • Industrial Welding (AAS) • Industrial Maintenance (AAS) • Introductory Welding Certificate • Automation Maintenance (AAS) • Construction Materials Testing (certification in 33 credit hours) • Construction Project Management (certificate in 30 credit hours) • Construction Engineering Technology (AAS)
Visit our website for current program offerings at tri-c.edu/manufacturing. Questions? Call 216-987-3030. 11
Computer Science and IT Fast Track Programs Computer Science Programs
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
Tri-C’s Computer Science programs feature technical courses — from introductory to specialized — which prepare students for careers in the evolving IT field. In addition to professional, post-degree and short-term certificates, students can earn an Associate of Arts in Computer Science.
The Cleveland Codes Software Developer Academy is a 14-week hybrid IT Fast Track program. Students work through self-directed online content prior to class. The flexible learning structure provides students with the necessary skills to pursue a career in web application and development by learning to program in Python in a full-stack environment. Students take four Microsoft certification exams in IT Specialist HTML/CSS (98-383), IT Specialist JavaScript (98-382), IT Specialist Databases (98‑364) and IT Specialist Python (98-381) as part of this engaging learning experience.
Visit our website for current program offerings at tri-c.edu/ComputerScience. Questions? Call 216-987-4770. 12
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IT Fast Track Programs
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Fast Track Career and Technical Training programs can help students of all skill levels earn valuable IT industry certifications. These fast-paced, short-term programs allow students to quickly learn a specific skill set to prepare for an industry change or promotion. The flexible program modalities are designed to provide accessible learning for busy students with in-person, hybrid and online options.
Complete in four weeks or less • Microsoft Azure AI Solutions • Microsoft Office Training Complete in two months • AWS Certification • CompTIA Security+ • CompTIA Project+ • Salesforce Certifications Complete in four months • Cleveland Codes Software Developers Academy • CompTIA SecurePath Cybersecurity Boot Camp • CompTIA A+ (Computer Support Technician) • CompTIA Security+ (Security Support Specialist) On-demand courses offer interactive training in technology with IT experts. These courses are affordable and available 24/7, allowing you to study at your own pace. A Cisco© certification ensures high standards of technical expertise. Cisco© recognizes Tri-C’s Cisco© Technical Training Institute and its instructors. The various paths and levels to Cisco© certifications are designed for all skill levels and professional goals. Tri-C also offers on-demand computer science courses.
Computer Science and IT Fast Track Thandeka Cox 216-987-0120 | thandeka.cox@tri-c.edu
Visit our website for current program offerings at tri-c.edu/ComputerScience. Questions? Call 216-987-4770. 13
Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training If students are unsure if construction is the right fit, they can enroll in Tri-C’s four-week pre-apprenticeship training. This program exposes students to multiple industrial trades. In partnership with the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council, this fast-track program connects talented, well-prepared students with local building trade apprenticeship programs offering sustainable career opportunities within the construction industry.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: • Grant-funded training available for those who qualify (no cost to participants) • Four-week introductory program for construction apprenticeships • Exposure to a variety of trades • National Building Multi-Craft Core Curriculum • Building Construction Training Certificate • OSHA 10 certification
Pre-Apprentice Program Mary Nozak 216-987-3208 | mary.nozak@tri-c.edu
Visit our website for current program offerings at tri-c.edu/construction. Questions? Call 216-987-0160. 14
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Construction Programs
Construction Program Areas:
Tri-C’s unique partnerships with construction apprenticeship programs allow students to learn on the job while earning credits toward an Associate of Applied Science and/or a Certificate of Proficiency.
• Carpentry • Floorlaying • Millwrighting • Pile Driving
Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The apprenticeship program prepares the student to earn journey-level status and an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Industrial Technology. An apprenticeship emphasizes the skill set required of a craftsman and allows students to earn money while they learn their craft.
• Cement Masonry • Ironworking • Laborers • Operating Engineers • Painters and Allied Trades • Drywall Finishing • Glazing • Insulators • Roofers
Construction Programs
• Pipefitters
Bonnie Golden 216-987-0145 | bonnie.golden@tri-c.edu
• Plasterers • Plumbers • Sheet Metal Worker
Visit our website for current program offerings at tri-c.edu/construction. Questions? Call 216-987-0160. 15
Health Industry Solutions Health Industry Solutions Programs
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
Health Industry Solutions offers a variety of programs for students interested in working in a health care setting. The programs provide affordable health care training for quick career entry, including patient care, frontline public health work and administrative positions.
Community Health Worker Community health workers help patients access essential community resources and overcome challenges. They work in a variety of settings, such as health centers, nonprofits, clinics, hospitals, homes, faith-based organizations and more. There are apprenticeship opportunities available.
Continuing Education programs are also offered for dental and health care professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills.
FACILITY HIGHLIGHT: Tri-C’s Health Simulation Centers provide opportunities for creative learning in numerous disciplines to promote the delivery of safe, advanced patient care. The simulators are available for rent, and the Health Simulation Centers offer services to help any group promote health care education.
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Health Industry Solutions Program Areas • Clinical (or direct care) certificate programs • Nonclinical (or administrative) certificate programs • Continuing Education programs • Frontline, public-facing care coordination program
HEALTH INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS TEAM Marquita Rockamore 216-987-2942 | marquita.rockamore@tri-c.edu Regina Chaney 216-987-0258 | regina.chaney@tri-c.edu Millette King 216-987-4624 | millette.king@tri-c.edu Tuani Hubbard 216-987-3206 | tuani.hubbard@tri-c.edu
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Complete in one day: • Continuing Education for the Health Care Professional Complete in three or six weeks (three weeks for the accelerated course) • State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Complete in five months • Comprehensive Patient Access Specialist Complete in 24 weeks (five-and-a-half months) • Comprehensive Professional Medical Coding Complete in six months • Community Health Worker
Visit our website for current program offerings at tri-c.edu/healthsolutions. Questions? Call 216-987-2925. 17
Public Safety Public Safety Programs
The KeyBank Public Safety Training Center on the Western Campus, dedicated in June 2016, features specialized simulation areas for realistic, hands-on training.
For over 40 years, Tri-C has been a leader in law enforcement and fire training in Northeast Ohio. The College offers comprehensive basic training in policing, fire services, private security, emergency dispatch and corrections. Students will earn academic credits toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Technology or Criminal Justice, with specialized concentrations in Security Administration, Corrections or Fire Emergency Medical Technician. Tri-C’s academies train more emergency response professionals than any other academy in Ohio. The demand for positions in this field — such as dispatchers, police and firefighters — is expected to grow through 2030.
FACILITY FEATURES • Multiple classrooms, multipurpose computer lab and EMS skills lab • 180-by-600-foot paved area for defensive and pursuit-driving techniques • 4,000-square-foot, two-story burn building for fire simulation and rescue • Above-ground drainage pipe mazes for practicing confined space maneuvers • Dual burn trailers
FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Military-style fitness and obstacle course area • Police vehicles, featuring RADAR and LiDAR • Propane quads to simulate car fires, dumpster fires and cylinder fires • State-of-the-art shooting range • VirTra V-300 decision-making and firearms training simulator • Virtual Reality Training System for tactical awareness and de-escalation strategies
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Public Safety Program Areas Fire Academy Mary Fresch 216-987-5076 mary.fresch@tri-c.edu
Advanced Fire Training Cindy Patton 216-987-5429 cindy.patton@tri-c.edu
Police Academy Rachael Sedlak 216-987-3076 rachael.sedlak@tri-c.edu
Advanced Law Enforcement
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Complete in six and a half months to eight and a half months
Carrie Havens 216-987-3033 LETraining@tri-c.edu
• Basic Police Academy • Full-time (6 1/2 months) • Part-time (8 1/2 months)
Private Security
Complete in one to four months
Carrie Havens 216-987-3033 LETraining@tri-c.edu
• Corrections (one month) • Dispatch Communications Course (three months)
Drone Academy Carrie Havens 216-987-3033 LETraining@tri-c.edu
• Fire Training Academy • Summer Day Academy (two months) • Fall Day Academy (three months) • Night Academy (four months)
Dispatch Communications
Complete in one day:
Meegan McKenna 216-987-3031 LETraining@tri-c.edu
• BLS/CPR for Health Care
EMS Advanced Training Mark Ryan 216-987-5060 mark.ryan@tri-c.edu
• Firefighter’s Physical Agility Prep Course
• ACLS 8-Hour Refresher • Physical Agility Test • Police • Fire
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Transportation The Transportation Innovation Center, located at 24881 Rockwell Drive in Euclid, provides specialized training for high-paying jobs crucial to the U.S. economy. It hosts CDL training programs and has served nearly 1,000 graduates in the past decade, along with courses for the supply chain and logistics industry.
FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS: Featuring advanced technology, the center offers interactive classrooms and ample practice space for truck driving training. Acres of asphalt outside the building provide ample space for behindthe-wheel practice. Four tractor-trailers can be on the driving pad at one time. The facility also operates a CDL testing office — one of only 16 in Ohio. Additionally, the facility also accepts walk-in appointments for students looking to take their noncommercial driver’s test.
Additionally, the center offers training for warehouse jobs and plans for a diesel engine technician program. The demand for positions in this industry is expected to increase through 2030.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Unlike many other truck driving schools, Tri-C offers small class sizes and updated equipment. The Class A CDL Truck Driver Training provides instruction on driver safety, cargo transportation safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, tank vehicles and hazardous materials. It also includes pre-trip vehicle inspection, vehicle control and onroad driving (required for skills testing). This program is licensed by the Ohio Department of Public Safety as a CDL Driver Training School.
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Transportation Program Areas
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Class A CDL Truck Driver Training
Complete in one day
• Class B CDL Passenger Bus Training • Class B CDL Accelerated Training
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)/Forklift Operator Training
• Forklift Operator Training PIT
Complete in three to four weeks
• OSHA 10 for General Industry
• Class B CDL Passenger Bus Training
• Supply Chain, Logistics Technology and Warehouse Program
• Class B CDL Accelerated Training Complete in four to five weeks
Jackie Walbeck 216-987-2586 | jackie.walbeck@tri-c.edu
• Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Complete within three months or fewer • Supply Chain, Logistics Technology and Warehouse Program Self-Paced • OSHA 10 for General Industry
Visit our website for current program offerings at tri-c.edu/transportation. Questions? Call 216-987-3226. 21
Emerging Industries and Occupations Electric Vehicle Technician
Tri-C’s cutting-edge programs prepare students for emerging industries and occupations such as electric vehicle technicians and fiber optic installers. Comprehensive training and partnerships with industry leaders equip Tri-C graduates to thrive in these fast-growing fields.
Wendy Cox 216-987-3064 | gwendolyn.cox@tri-c.edu
Fiber Optic Technician and Installer Program Jennell Motley 216-987-3174 | jennell.motley@tri-c.edu
Utility Technician Program Marcus Butler 216-987-4867 | marcus.butler@tri-c.edu
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Complete in five weeks • Fiber Optic Technician and Installer Program Complete in one year+ • Utility Technician Self-Paced • Electric Vehicle Technician
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Myths About Workforce Programs MYTH
FACT
Scholarships and financial aid are not available for Tri-C’s Workforce Division programs.
Financial aid is available for credit programs, and partial, stackable scholarship opportunities are available for noncredit programs.
“Regular” students are not interested in Workforce Training.
Students of all backgrounds are interested in improving their lives. Workforce Training programs are fast, connect students to growing industries, and allow those already working to upskill.
All Workforce programs are noncredit.
At least 50% of Tri-C’s Workforce programs can be taken for credit.
All Workforce Training takes place at the Manufacturing Technology Center.
Programs are available online, in a hybrid format and at various campuses during the day, evening and weekends.
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